SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Eastern Michigan coach Rob Murphy learned a lot in his seven years as an assistant to Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim. Now, he just has to figure out how to beat him — and score more than 48 points.

Jerami Grant scored 15 points in his first start of the season, Rakeem Christmas matched his career high with 15, and the No. 2 Orange beat the Eagles 70-48 on Tuesday.